The Glow of Gold Leaf: Behind the Botanical Collection
“Hattie” - Gold Leaf Botanical on Handmade French Paper in and Antique Gold Frame
There’s something timeless about botanicals — the way they connect us to nature, history, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. But when you add gold leaf to the mix, something magical happens. Light hits the surface just right, and the artwork begins to glow.
This collection of gold leaf botanical paintings began as a way to honor the simplicity and structure of leaves and stems, their silhouettes, and their movement. And it has evolved into something that feels sacred. Each piece is hand-painted on rich, textured paper, with gold leaf applied by hand to elevate even the most delicate stem into something precious.
I’ve always been drawn to the balance between refinement and nature — and I think this series captures that duality. The materials are traditional, but the feeling is modern. The forms are inspired by antique botanical studies, but the palette and textures feel fresh.
This collection isn’t just about decorating a space. It’s about bringing a little quiet beauty into your home, celebrating life’s slower moments, and giving people a chance to pause — even for just a second.
✨ Why People Love Gifting Them
Many collectors have told me they’ve purchased these as gifts for new homes, weddings, anniversaries, and Mother’s Day. They’re personal, meaningful, and lasting — something you can pass down or quietly admire on a quiet morning.
Each piece is one of a kind, and because of how fragile they are, I won’t be offering them online. However, I’ll be bringing a curated selection with me to two upcoming in-person events:
🌿 Catch the Collection In Person:
📍 Art in the Park – Natick Common
🗓 Saturday, May 10 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📍 Open Studio + Garden Party at Moss and Blue
🗓 Sunday, May 18 | 10 AM – 4 PM
If you're looking for something beautiful and timeless to gift, or to simply enjoy in your own home, I hope this collection brings you the same joy it brought me while creating it.
Come say hello at one of my upcoming events!